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Can a Quality Full Range Speaker be the Limiting Component in a system?

Can a quality full range speaker be the limiting component in a system?

Can it be surpassed by the quality / performance of the upstream chain? Therefore, becoming the bottleneck for overall system performance?

No? Why?

Yes? How so?

Examples for both scenarios, if you have them.

For the sake of argument, assume that the speaker's performance has been fully optimized. In other words, the room, cabling, isolation, setup/positioning etc are not factors. In other words, assume it's the best it can be.

Thank You!

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Note: this is not about any specific speaker I own or have demo'd/heard. 
david_ten

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david_ten OP
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@jond   Of Course! : )

@blindjim   It's the 'proving' it part that is difficult for me. When does one know? How does one know? 

Thank you for your thoughts and how you yourself have progressed through speaker and system changes. Very helpful.

@inna   Good points. Can you expand on your thinking regarding these points? Thanks.

@james_w514  Let's assume that one has the 'right' associated gear. What then? Thanks.
david_ten OP
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@douglas_schroeder   Doug, appreciate your post. Points well taken. 

How would you re-state the question or problem?
david_ten OP
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@jond

You are absolutely correct. I meant a full range ’speaker’ any design / approach (NOT ’full range’ driver).
david_ten OP
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I'm not sure where to begin...there are so many terrific responses and I'm learning with each one.

So rather than respond specifically, let me thank all that have posted. 

I wish I could have provided a more concrete situation and phrased the question better...perhaps that will come in time as I digest what you have already shared and reflect and process the points all of you have made.

Thank you.
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